July 8 in Cardinals History

1901- The fans are not happy as the fans turn on the umpire, Hank O’Day, because of some calls he makes. In the 8th inning, the Cardinals are leading 4-3, when the umpire calls two Brooklyn runners safe on the same play when both appear out. One of the runners ran 5-10 feet into the infield to avoid a tag on a weak grounder to first base. The second runner was clearly tagged out as he tries to advance to third base. The Cardinals argue vehemently. The fans toss bottles and jump from the bleachers to get their hands on the umpire. When order is restored, O’Day had a cut lip and both runners later score. The Cardinals lose 6-4 in the game and police had to escort the umpire to safety. It was the umpire’s birthday.

The Chicago Cubs purchased Lon Warneke from the Cardinals for $7,500 in 1942.

The Boston Braves purchased Ken O’Dea in 1946 from the Cardinals.

Phillies purchased Blix Donnelly from the St. Louis Cardinals in 1946.

In 1950, It is the bottom of the ninth inning at Forbes Field, Jack Phillips, pinch-hitting for Murry Dickson, erases a three-run deficit with a walk-off grand slam off Harry Brecheen. The 28-year-old utility infielder, who will go deep only nine times in 892 major league at-bats, gives the Pirates a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Cardinals.

The Cardinals in 1961 release Darrell Johnson.

Tracking Musial’s Home Runs

With the help of Stan Musial’s three home runs, the Cardinals soundly defeat the Mets, in 1962, at the Polo Grounds, 15-1. ‘The Man’, who at the age of 41 becomes the oldest major leaguer ever to accomplish the feat, misses an opportunity for another at-bat in the ninth inning when he is replaced by pinch-runner Bobby Gene Smith in the previous frame. These were career home runs #$54, #455, and #456.

Bob Gibson’s Complete Games

in 1962, he pitched career #22 complete game with a 5-6 win over the Mets with 9IP/3H/1ER/6BB/4K.

Career #150 complete game came in 1969 with a 6-3 win over the Braves 9IP/8H/3ER/7BB/6K.

Birthdays

Ducky Holmes 1883

Ivey Wingo 1890

Clyde Barfoot 1891

George Fallon 1914

Eddie Phillips 1930

George Culver 1943

Lerrin LaGrow 1948

Jaime Garcia 1986

Debuts

Ed Hock 1920

Walt Schulte 1920

Eddie Dyer 1922

Heinie Schuble 1927

Allen Watson 1993

Deaths

Bill Hallahan 1981

Skeeter Webb 1986

Dick Gray 2013

Walk-Off Winners (WOW)

1987- For the second day in a row and in the second game of consecutive doubleheaders we find the game In the bottom of the 10th inning against the Dodgers and Orel Hershiser the game is tied 7-7. Jose Oquendo leads off with a single and with one out Ozzie Smith singles to put runners at first and third. Vince Coleman is intentionally walked to load the bases and for the easiest base forceout. Terry Pendleton steps in and smacks a single to left for the game winner. WOW.